On Apr 15, 3:45=A0pm, "tww1491" <twau...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > Hi everyone, first time potential RX350 buyer here.
> > I've heard and read all the reviews on the RX350
> > and it seems like the perfect small family SUV.
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> > Are all the testimonials accurate? =A0Is it really
> > that good of an SUV? =A0I was leaning towards the
> > Pathfinder for power and utility and some off-roading
> > but I thought, I really needed more handling and
> > comfort as we will be using this SUV for the
> > family vacation trips.
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> > Any 350 experiences, good or bad is appreciated.
> > I am looking to buy the 2008, or the 2009 if
> > the price is right. =A0Your purchase prices are also
> > welcome as I would like to know the ranges of
> > prices. =A0I live in Montgomery County, MD.
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> > Thanks!
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> If you use a Lexus dealer for maintenance, it will be expensive. We
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> an 01 300 for a 03 Pilot and our costs were cut by 75%. We are still on
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> original brakes on the Pilot at 75k miles whereas we had to rebuild the
> rears at 27k on the 300 at a cost of around $350.00. =A0The Pilot also
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> 7-8 seater and was an AWD with the same gas mileage at the 300 which the
> dealer insisted had to run on premium. =A0The Pilot was more powerful
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An 01 RX300 had 220hp and a four speed transmission. The 08-09 RX350
has 270hp and a five speed transmission. Unless you're getting the V8
Pathfinder, the power should be comparable. What's your definition of
off-roading? The Lexus will excel in luxury for on-road driving
compared to any truck-based vehicle; the Murano would be a closer
vehicle to the RX. Even so, the viscous limited slip center diff AWD
system of the RX is very capable, though it lacks the 2-speed transfer
case, trans holder/descent controls, and ground clearance for true off-
roading which the Pathfinder has.
Drive both vehicles and think about where you'll be driving it most of
the time.
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